Online purchase queries for Yaris, Scion tC surge
05-04-2006 | 05:26 PM
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Online purchase queries for Yaris, Scion tC surge
... along with as gas price increases
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IRVINE, Calif.--May 4, 2006--Autobytel Inc. :
-- From January to March, Purchase Requests surge for Toyota Yaris (+259%), Scion tC (+75%), Hyundai Accent (+43%), Chevy Cobalt (+28%) and Aveo (+23%)
-- Combined requests for Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Insight, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Prius climb 32%
Autobytel Inc. today released its first Consumer Choice report for 2006, revealing the buying decisions made on the company's network of automotive web sites from January through March, while also shedding light on online car-buying trends (a critical consideration given the Internet's dominant impact on make/model decisions). Autobytel attracts millions of unique monthly shoppers through its network of vehicle research and car buying sites, generating approximately $200 million in car sales for dealers every week(1). Autobytel shoppers submit Purchase Requests to indicate that they want to buy specific vehicles and receive price quotes from local dealers(2).
The 10 Vehicles Autobytel Shoppers Requested Most in Q1 2006
-- 1. Honda Civic
-- 2. Honda Accord
-- 3. Toyota Camry
-- 4. Honda Odyssey
-- 5. 2006 Toyota RAV4
-- 6. Ford F-150
-- 7. Toyota Corolla
-- 8. Toyota Sienna
-- 9. Mini Cooper
-- 10. 2006 Kia Sportage
-- From January to March, Purchase Requests surge for Toyota Yaris (+259%), Scion tC (+75%), Hyundai Accent (+43%), Chevy Cobalt (+28%) and Aveo (+23%)
-- Combined requests for Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Insight, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Prius climb 32%
Autobytel Inc. today released its first Consumer Choice report for 2006, revealing the buying decisions made on the company's network of automotive web sites from January through March, while also shedding light on online car-buying trends (a critical consideration given the Internet's dominant impact on make/model decisions). Autobytel attracts millions of unique monthly shoppers through its network of vehicle research and car buying sites, generating approximately $200 million in car sales for dealers every week(1). Autobytel shoppers submit Purchase Requests to indicate that they want to buy specific vehicles and receive price quotes from local dealers(2).
The 10 Vehicles Autobytel Shoppers Requested Most in Q1 2006
-- 1. Honda Civic
-- 2. Honda Accord
-- 3. Toyota Camry
-- 4. Honda Odyssey
-- 5. 2006 Toyota RAV4
-- 6. Ford F-150
-- 7. Toyota Corolla
-- 8. Toyota Sienna
-- 9. Mini Cooper
-- 10. 2006 Kia Sportage
05-04-2006 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fastandcurious
^ ^ ^
what's wrong with a 10-year warranty?
what's wrong with a 10-year warranty?
i dont know about you but i try to stay away fro crap as much as possible.
05-04-2006 | 09:24 PM
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That 10 year warranty aint gonna do you no good when you realize how bad a car it is 3 years into it, you go to trade it, you can only get 2k for it, and you still owe 9k.
However, the 10 year warranty will be outstanding for you when you realize how bad a car it is 3 years into, you have discovered that it's too expensive to trade, and you are taking it back to the dealer every month to get fixed. Oh, and then you realize that nothing that is breaking is actually covered by the powertrain warranty.
However, the 10 year warranty will be outstanding for you when you realize how bad a car it is 3 years into, you have discovered that it's too expensive to trade, and you are taking it back to the dealer every month to get fixed. Oh, and then you realize that nothing that is breaking is actually covered by the powertrain warranty.
05-04-2006 | 10:32 PM
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Silly People buy a Kia. Does anybody remember the YUGO and better yet, the YUGO CONVERTIBLE?? Do you see one anymore? BTW the hatchback sold brand new for $3,990.00 with a warranty.... What a joke
Either way I heard from Scion that the KIA warranty is not from KIA, but from a 3rd party.
05-05-2006 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RAMROD7
Silly People buy a Kia. Does anybody remember the YUGO and better yet, the YUGO CONVERTIBLE?? Do you see one anymore? BTW the hatchback sold brand new for $3,990.00 with a warranty.... What a joke
Either way I heard from Scion that the KIA warranty is not from KIA, but from a 3rd party.
I'm sure Scion knows all about Kia's policies.
05-05-2006 | 02:48 AM
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I actually looked at a kia. When the dealer was showing it to me he raised the hatch on it only to have all the plastic trim fall off it into the trunk. He quickly closed the trunk hoping I didn't see it. Well I bought an xB!!! LOL! As far as Kia goes and Hyundai they offer theese great warrantys but dont tell you that YOU WILL NEED THEM A LOT.
05-05-2006 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RAMROD7
Silly People buy a Kia. Does anybody remember the YUGO and better yet, the YUGO CONVERTIBLE?? Do you see one anymore? BTW the hatchback sold brand new for $3,990.00 with a warranty.... What a joke
Either way I heard from Scion that the KIA warranty is not from KIA, but from a 3rd party.
05-05-2006 | 09:30 AM
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I feel sorry for any Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Izuzu, Suzuki, or Dawoo buyer cuz your all getting taken for a ride (and not by your car.) And that's just my small list. Sorry for anyone that has any of these cars.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
05-05-2006 | 09:45 PM
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Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
Here's what happened:
In 1999 French automaker Renault took a 37% stake in Nissan, and installed president and CEO Carlos Ghosn (nicknamed "Le Cost Killer" based on his talent for turning red ink black) who has since returned the company to profitability. Renault now owns almost 45% of Nissan.
05-06-2006 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by KingZ
I feel sorry for any Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Izuzu, Suzuki, or Dawoo buyer cuz your all getting taken for a ride (and not by your car.) And that's just my small list. Sorry for anyone that has any of these cars.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
05-06-2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KingZ
I feel sorry for any Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Izuzu, Suzuki, or Dawoo buyer cuz your all getting taken for a ride (and not by your car.) And that's just my small list. Sorry for anyone that has any of these cars.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
05-07-2006 | 12:09 PM
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[quote="KingZ"]I feel sorry for any Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Izuzu, Suzuki, or Dawoo buyer cuz your all getting taken for a ride (and not by your car.) And that's just my small list. Sorry for anyone that has any of these cars.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable. /quote]
You have no clue what you are talking about, I owned two Mitsubishi Eclipses and they ran great but not as good as my TC (which rattles a lot) but I just picked up a brand new WRX and it blows my TC out of the water. Subarus run forever and are a great car company.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable. /quote]
You have no clue what you are talking about, I owned two Mitsubishi Eclipses and they ran great but not as good as my TC (which rattles a lot) but I just picked up a brand new WRX and it blows my TC out of the water. Subarus run forever and are a great car company.
05-08-2006 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by KingZ
I feel sorry for any Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Izuzu, Suzuki, or Dawoo buyer cuz your all getting taken for a ride (and not by your car.) And that's just my small list. Sorry for anyone that has any of these cars.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
Nissan, Toyota, Scion, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti will always be reliable.
Hyundai, Kia, Izuzu, Suzuki & Daewoo, yes. But you're now digging your own grave if you're trying to knock Mitsu & Subie. Mitsu might've fell off a bit but I still love their Lancer & the new Eclipse. And if you even try to talk bad about Subaru..
